Accused Must Be Given A Legible Copy Of Statement Recorded By Magistrate Under Section 164 CrPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling aimed at upholding the rights of the accused, the Kerala High Court directed the issuance of a legible copy of the 164 statement in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, ensuring that the accused receives all necessary documentation before the commencement of the trial. The court observed that the failure to provide a readable copy of the statement would violate…
